Medieval Manuscript leaves

Collection

Identifier: RBSC-MS-001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of Medieval Manuscript leaves from across Europe, dating from the 11th century to the 16th century. These leaves are made from a variety of sources, including vellum and parchment and are written on with a fine penmanship in bright inks. Some of the leaves even have real gold foil inlaid on them.

Dates

created: 1150-1530

Conditions Governing Access

no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

no restrictions

Extent

1.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Medieval Manuscripts collection is used as a teaching tool and visual aid in the Rare Books department. Manuscripts are assorted sizes and listed in the library catalog. Most of the manuscripts are cataloged as [Collection of leaves from medieval European Christian texts]. 1150-1530; call number ND3355 .C655 1150a. Includes Books of hours - France - 16th century - Specimens. | Psalters - France - 14th century - Specimens. | Breviaries - France - 15th century - Specimens. | Prayer books - Germany - Hildesheim - 16th century - Specimens. | Lectionaries - 12th century - Specimens. | Bible. Latin - 13th century - Specimens. The two-leaf vellum manuscript is cataloged as [Vellum manuscripts in Latin]; call number PA8200.A1 V444 1200a

Other Descriptive Information

The mid-12^th century Gospel Lectionary leaf containing readings from John 6 and 8 was owned by infamous book-breaker Ege. It is most likley part of the Leave 3 set noted on Denison University's Otto F. Ege Collection website, which is avaialbe at http://ege.denison.edu/leaf_03.php.